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Adopt Störtebecker

Male · 4 years

Störtebecker is a pirate-named dog who came from another shelter. He's playful, affectionate, and enjoys training sessions, especially loving water. However, he's classified as dangerous due to aggression toward strangers, particularly blonde women, with a history of biting incidents. He requires a temperament test before adoption and needs experienced owners who can handle him with patience and understanding. Not suitable for homes with children, but generally compatible with other dogs. Incompatible with cats and small animals. Only available for adoption in Lower Saxony or Schleswig-Holstein due to breed restrictions.

Size
Large
Age
4 years
Location
🇩🇪Bremen
Shelter
Bremer Tierschutzverein e.V.
Living with Störtebecker
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
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Cared for by Bremer Tierschutzverein e.V. · Bremen
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Störtebecker home

What you'll need for Störtebecker in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Störtebecker

What life with Störtebecker looks like

Störtebecker is a large adult dog waiting at Bremer Tierschutzverein e.V. in Bremen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Classified as dangerous dog, requires temperament test before adoption, aggressive toward strangers especially blonde women, history of biting incidents

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Bremen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Störtebecker, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Störtebecker?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Bremer Tierschutzverein e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Störtebecker on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Störtebecker if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Bremer Tierschutzverein e.V. will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Störtebecker already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Störtebecker isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Bremer Tierschutzverein e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Störtebecker and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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